Microprocessor-Controlled Prosthetic Knees
| Please note: All assessments are current as of the review date; however, new evidence that may have been published subsequently is not considered. |
| Review Date: |
October 17, 2007 |
| Recommendation: |
This topic was reviewed by the California Technology Assessment Forum on October 17, 2007. It was recommended that use of a C-Leg microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knee in otherwise healthy, active K3-K4 community ambulating adults with a trans-femoral amputation from a non-vascular cause for whom this prosthesis can be fit and programmed by a qualified prosthetist trained to do so, meets CTAF criteria 1-5 for safety, effectiveness and improvement in health outcomes. |
| Decision: |
Does Meet CTAF Criteria |
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